March 2024 Features

• Piedmont Park Conservancy Marks Milestone 35th Anniversary

  March 29, 2024

  In 1989, a small group of citizens and civic leaders joined together with the City of Atlanta to form the Piedmont Park Conservancy. This band of conservationists would have a profound and lasting impact on the growth and health of Piedmont Park, solidifying it as one of Atlanta’s most iconic destinations.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year & Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 29, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia named Patria Brown from the Cobb County School District TCSG’s 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year, and Rhea Brashear from Southern Regional Technical College won the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024 Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend

  March 28, 2024

  One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and our love of jazz. The festival returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from May 25th through May 27th, where attendees will enjoy music by National, International, and Atlanta artists.

• UGA Resilience Workshop Highlights Relationship with Defense Communities

  March 28, 2024

  Military personnel, resilience experts and researchers from across the southeast learned how the University of Georgia is using nature-based solutions to strengthen military installations and their surrounding communities at the Southeastern Defense Communities Workshop March 13-14 in Athens.

• Cox Enterprises Launches Cox Farms, One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America

  March 27, 2024

  Cox Enterprises announces the launch of Cox Farms, a new business focused on sustainable food and agriculture.

• The Moneypenny Group Acquires Sunshine Communication Services to Further Strengthen its Position in the US Market

  March 27, 2024

  Leading virtual receptionist and phone answering provider The Moneypenny Group has further extended its services in the US with the acquisition of Sunshine Communication Services.

• Thomas & Hutton Expands Civil Team in Atlanta

  March 26, 2024

  Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce the following new hire in its Atlanta region. Sam McClendon, PE is a Civil Designer with 4 years of experience.

• The Atlanta REALTORS Association Celebrates Exceptional Achievements at the 2024 Top Producers Gala

  March 26, 2024

  The Atlanta REALTORS Association hosted its highly anticipated annual Top Producers Awards Gala at the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 16th. REALTORS from across Atlanta gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of their peers in a night filled with glamour and celebration.

• Governor Hosts U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman, Urges Further Savannah Harbor Investment

  March 26, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp renewed his call for a federal study to determine necessary harbor updates at the nation’s third-busiest gateway for containerized trade while visiting the Port of Savannah along with Congressman Sam Graves, R-Mo, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Georgia Congressmen Buddy Carter and Mike Collins.

• Communities In Schools of Atlanta Honors Outstanding Students at 20th Annual Choose Success Event

  March 25, 2024

  Communities In Schools of Atlanta gave its highest honors to philanthropic luminaries and turned the spotlight on outstanding students at its 20th annual “Choose Success” awards event Thursday in Atlanta.

• Jackson Healthcare Launches Venn to Exclusively Focus on Workforce Optimization

  March 22, 2024

  Jackson Healthcare announced the launch of Venn, the newest addition to its family of highly specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies.

• Southeast-based Architecture Firm Moves Studio to Larger Midtown Atlanta Location

  March 22, 2024

  McMillan Pazdan Smith, a leading architecture firm with a footprint throughout the Southeast, is excited to announce its Atlanta studio’s relocation to Promenade Central in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

• Georgia Employment Keeps Reaching New Highs

  March 22, 2024

  Georgia’s economy continued to reach all-time highs on a number of fronts last month, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

• Zaxby's Ventures to the Sea with New Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce

  March 22, 2024

  Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer for guests to enjoy.

• East Point's Newly Developed Convention & Visitors Bureau Ready to Welcome Visitors from Around the World

  March 21, 2024

  We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the East Point Convention & Visitors Bureau. The newly formed tourism organization is dedicated to promoting travel and enhancing the overall visitor experience, ultimately stimulating economic growth and prosperity within the vibrant city of East Point.

• Gateway85 CID Approves Micro-Transit System Slated for Norcross and Gwinnett County

  March 21, 2024

  This afternoon at the March 20th Board Meeting, the Gateway85 Gwinnett Community Improvement District Board voted unanimously to allocate funding to jumpstart micro-transit in the Gateway85/Norcross region.

• Georgia Senate Sends State Income Tax Cut to Governor

  March 21, 2024

  The Georgia Senate gave final passage to an election-year tax cut bill Wednesday, sending it on to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. The bill will save Georgia taxpayers about $1.1 billion this year.

• Children’s Receives Transformational $10 Million Gift for Behavioral and Mental Health

  March 20, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced a $10 million gift from Michele and David Hirsch earmarked for behavioral and mental health services. This transformational donation will support the development of a transdisciplinary program that will treat behavioral impairments in children with complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

• Westin Opens Metro Atlanta’s Newest Luxury Hotel

  March 20, 2024

  Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management and development company, today announced the opening of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett located in the Gas South District, a multipurpose campus known for hosting a diverse range of events.

• Cita & Cobb Workforce Partnership Kicks Off on March 26th

  March 20, 2024

  The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to join the workforce development conversation at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy & Cobb Workforce Partnership Kick-Off on Thursday, March 26th.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for 2024 Busy Spring Break Travel

  March 19, 2024

  As the spring travel surge approaches, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up to assist passengers in navigating the anticipated influx in passenger traffic. With projections surpassing 7.6 million travelers from March 14th to April 7th, ATL officials are offering insights to streamline the Airport experience.

• PulteGroup Design Team Reveals Top Home Trends for 2024

  March 19, 2024

  Drawing on the expertise of a dedicated design team that serves the most trusted brands in homebuilding, PulteGroup Inc., the nation's third-largest homebuilder, is presenting prospective buyers with its unique perspective on national design and color trends for 2024.

• Georgia DOT Highlights Advancements and Leadership in Public-Private Partnerships at National Conference

  March 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation highlighted its leadership and continued success leveraging Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery at the recent P3 Conference & Expo 2024 in Dallas. Many of the state’s current and upcoming P3 projects are part of the Major Mobility Investment Program, which includes variations of Design-Builds and P3 delivery approaches.

• Global Electronics Company Selects Gwinnett for U.S. Headquarters

  March 18, 2024

  Leuze electronics, Inc., a leading provider of sensor solutions based in Germany, has announced the relocation and expansion of its U.S. headquarters operation to Gwinnett County. The relocation represents a significant investment of $1.2 million in capital and will introduce 17 new jobs to the local economy.

• BITCON 2024 Heads to Atlanta

  March 18, 2024

  Blacks In Technology, LLC and the Blacks In Technology Foundation make Atlanta, GA the home for the 6th annual Blacks In Technology conference (BITCON) for Black IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts.